Questions tagged [google-play-store]
For questions related to Google's official content store. Please note that questions related to publishing, registering, or otherwise interacting with the Play Store in a development capacity are off-topic.
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Can I remove an app that I've bought from my account and re-purchase it again?
To thank the developer on Steam you can repeatedly buy games as gifts or remove them from the account and re-buy them again (I think it still works).
How to do a similar thing on Google Play Store?
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What's this "S" notification meant for? [duplicate]
Attached screen shot of mobile notifications. Need to know what's S notification?
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What determines the language splits installed with apps?
I have an Android 10 device that I recently updated the (custom) ROM on, and now (for apps that have splits that include language splits - for example, config.en.apk) when installing or updating an ...
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An app for platform [closed]
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What I'm asking is does the exchange platform have a mobile app? I accidentally stumbled across this website, and I feel like I could learn a lot. I hope that was better? I'm learning how to ...
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INSTALL_FAILED_DUPLICATE_PERMISSION: Package com.google.ar.core attempting to redeclare permission
After the deletion of Google Play Services for AR I can't install it anymore.
Google Play Store shows an error when I'm trying to install:
Can't install Google Play Services for AR
I have checked ...
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Download apps from Play Store to a designated folder on desktop
I am running Android 12 on a Realme 8 5G phone. I would like to test a set of note-taking apps. In order to do this, I need to search and download them from Google Play. However, they will be hard to ...
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Family payment method for Google Family Link
I'm trying to set up in-app purchases for my child's Android game. We use Google Family Link. Google Play mandates setting up a family purchase method for our family group before allowing the first ...
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Why is my Tecno pop2 is unable to install YouTube?
I am trying to install YouTube. It directs me to Google Play store afterwards it shows app failed to install what can I do to install it?
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Play Store doesn't update apps
I have a Xiaomi Pocophone F1. Today, I noticed that regardless I have a very good internet connection (Wi-Fi), the apps don't update. I didn't face the problem previously, when I clicked "Update ...
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Move factory apps and services to SD card in Android 5
I've got this non-rooted BLU Energy Diamond with an absurdly long lasting battery that I use at work for testing apps on old devices, however, it only has 4GB of internal memory and a 16GB SD card.
As ...
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Who or what can trigger an app installation from Google Play Store?
I was more then sure that my actions in the Google Play Store (either mobile app or through website) are the only way to trigger installation of some app.
My phone was lying alone and dark for the ...
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Install "outdated" app from Google Play
I want to buy Minit, but it says "This app isn't available for your device because it was made for an older version of Android." How can I install it?
This question was asked before (How to ...
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Viewing list of downloaded apps, in the order they were downloaded
I am running Android 12 on a Realme 8 5G phone.
How can I view my apps in the order in which I've downloaded them from the Google Play store (instead, of alphabetically, in the phone's app drawer)?
I ...
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How to delete all information about the old device from the Google account?
A few days ago I transferred everything to a new smartphone and factory reset the old one.
Even before the reset, I signed the device out of the Google account, but it still remembers it and cannot ...
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Google Wallet not installing
I am running Android 12 on a Realme 8 5G phone.
When trying to install Google Wallet from the Google play store, I get the following screenshots:
In the end, after the third screen below I land on ...
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Possible to view Google Play Store notifications after they disappear?
Due to excessive marketing ads and notifications, Google and other app developers have trained me to ignore ads and Android notifications. I almost feel bad for companies that waste large amounts on ...
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Bypassing google play store region lock [duplicate]
I am from Slovakia and am going to be in Germany for the next couple of months which is why I purchased a german SIM card and I now want to download their region locked app. I find the google play ...
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About Data safety section in Play store?
In the "Data safety" section of apps in Play Store, when it shows
Data collected: photos and videos
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Data shared: photos and videos.
What does it mean? Or if some apps do not show it, ...
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APK updates showing on Aurora (3rd-party store) before Play Store
I noticed this yesterday.
I went onto Play Store and had "10 app updates available".
I then went on to Aurora Store and there were "125 app updates available".
I checked the ...
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Percentage reach a certain number then stop when trying to download an app from Play Store
When I try downloading an app on Play Store (even if it doesn't take up a big space), it would reach a certain percentage and then just stop. I tried waiting for a bit however; when I do, I get a ...
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In app purchases not reflected on restricted account
I have a restricted account setup on my A8 for my daughter, and wanted to unlock some features of her game for her. I switched over to my main account and made the purchase, and it shows up there. But ...
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How do I Export/Extract my Play-Store Wishlist?
It's gotten too big/unwieldy to manage on the Play Store, I want to store it elsewhere & manage it there.
And I sooo don't want to manually open each item and grab its link (& maybe some other ...
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How to browse Play Pass catalogue in Google Play app
What are the exact steps that I need to undertake in order to see that famous "Google Play Pass Catalogue"?
I wanted to see how many games of my interest are currently included.
I went to ...
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Prevent play store from installing apps
The Google play store has a line in their TOS that gives them the right to install arbitrary apps/updates without consent of the user.
Sadly, some apps appear to require play store to be enabled to ...
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Confusion about android version on Samsung phone
I have for a lot of years been playing this game, 'Wordz', on my Samsung A21S, but suddenly it did not work properly.
I removed it and wanted to reinstall, but now it says it does not work on my ...
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Can't update or install app with new Google Account
I have two accounts on my phone
institutional google managed workspace - [email protected]
private gmail - [email protected]
The institution that manages ([email protected]) ended relationship with Google and ...
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"You don't have another device" when trying to install Android apps on ChromeOS [duplicate]
This is a weird situation: since I don't have a smartphone, I installed PrimeOS on a USB stick and booted on a laptop. Under this live system, I installed some apps in Google Play Store just to test ...
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Cannot use O2 rewards on Play Store; got error code OR-RCP-01
Tried to use O2 rewards to buy something on Play Store but I can't as I need to enable it (add O2 billing?). But every time I try to put it on, I get the error code [OR-RCP-01].
How do I get this to ...
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How to get rid of GMS (Google Mobile Services) issues on de-Googled devices?
Recently I've decided to de-Google my phone, and noticed some issues:
GMS is NOT the core of AOSP, BUT is definitely required for most apps that need some account management to work properly like all ...
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Running Android apps on Windows 11 in extended mode directly from the phone via USB cable connection
I was thinking it would be nice if you could attach a USB cable between an Android system and a PC, and view the whole Android operating system on top of the PC.
You can open, then, apps, ... on the ...
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How to install an app that is available on older and newer Android versions but not on mine?
I have Bluetooth MIDI Connect installed on my Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 tablet which is currently running on Android 10. My kids are using it to connect to the Bluetooth piano. My understanding is that ...
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"Couldn't complete your purchase. Check that you have the correct country selected in your Play account." error on Play Store
How can I fix the following error when purchasing from Play Store?
Couldn't complete your purchase. Check that you have the correct country selected in your Play account.
It keeps saying that even ...
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Is there a way to block the flexible update flow monits?
There are apps I don't want to update for some reason, like missing features, new unwanted features, or tons of video ads with newer versions. Often when I launch some apps, I get the monit asking me ...
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What are the absolute minimum required Permissions I need to download from Play Store?
I have a tablet I bought for work, and as I don't really need most of the apps on it, I am shutting down and disabling all the Google/Android Services I don't need.
Seeing how I need to download some ...
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Does Google still have the ability to uninstall apps without user permission (in 2023)?
In the past, Google has admitted that they have the ability to uninstall apps without user permission Exercising Our Remote Application Removal Feature
This post is almost 13 years old, Android was at ...
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What are the restrictions for spending Play Points?
Does anyone know why spending Play Points is impossible in Poland:
That was the only reasonable reward I could imagine, but it turned out that I hit the closed door with "Unavailable" label ...
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Can I install old paid apps from Play Store on Android 14?
I have some older paid apps, mainly games, which I bought through Play Store. These older apps won't meet the requirement of targetSdk >=23 from Android 14:
Minesweeper Pro (com.xxstudio....
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How to uninstall without the usual button?
A bunch of apps that I do not want and did not install, mainly games, have appeared on my Samsung Galaxy 71 5G, UI 5.1, Android 13, not jailbroke. Settings shows them as installed by the Verizon app ...
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Install icon bug on Android 13
I'm currently facing an issue that seems like Google play is installing something.
There is the same icon that will be shown when installing (on the right side of Adobe) an application but when I open ...
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PlayStore does not update APKMirror apps
I have an Android device where I have not assigned any Google account to it, just because I don't like/trust Google.
Since I cannot use the PlayStore to get apps without assigning an account (thanks ...
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Can't click any the pop-up 1-click Google Play in-app purchase panel
In a game, I tried to make an in-game purchase but I can't click on the pop-up at all. Some features on google play error out as well.
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How to get the real reasons for an incompatible app/.apk?
Play Store tells me: “Your device isn't compatible with this version.”
Aurora Store tells me: “Download Failed” “App not supported”
Why do these stores think it is not supported?
If I get the .apk ...
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What happens to apps with license verification once they’re removed from the Play Store?
I use an app that’s tied to my account, when I open it, it refuses to proceed unless I own it on the google play account I’m logged in currently. Once I’m logged in the correct account though, it ...
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App tries to open an URL with a custom protocol/scheme, browser protests
This app tries to handle logins through the browser with a custom "protocol"/scheme in the URI, i.e. instead of https://..., it tries to open dbnavigator://idm_auth/login?..., but the ...
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Trying to buy an app on a degoogled device. Why is the app "not compatible with your device"?
I have a degoogled lineageos phone. I'd like to be able to play "A dance of fire and ice" and "cytus" on this device.
If I have previously purchased these apps, I think I should be ...
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Can you disable the Recents button on the navigation bar for Android 13?
On my Galaxy S22 phone (running Android 13), when I tap the Recents button on the navigation bar, it shows "# active in background" at the top of the screen if I have # apps active in the ...
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Android apps won't update automatically
I wonder why my apps won't update by themselves.
The phone is Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Android OS and the Play store have been updated to the latest version as of March 30, 2023.
In the Google ...
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FastHub for GitHub
I've used the FastHub for GitHub Android app in the past, but can no longer find it on the Google Play store. Has it been replaced by the GitHub app for Android?
What are the differences, or any ...
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All new purchases from Play Store are failing from my Google Account
How do you fix the problem when you try to make a paid purchase it says "Couldn't complete your transaction. Your Play balance can only be used in Canada. See the fit card terms of service."....
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Control older android phone on PC [duplicate]
I have an older Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S6) that I'd like to fully control using my PC (Microsoft Surface 8 with Windows 11). It's my "spare" phone and I want to install apps on it ...
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